445871 Fri Sep 28 14:21:11 -0700 2007 2 58 Italy 0 2986727 I will be in Tuscany in mid-November and am looking to visit some vineyards. I have not firmed up the itinerary yet so I am really open to any area of Tuscany. I will have a car. I looked into the Fattoria dei Barbi, however I am under the impression that you only visit the cellars. With that said, I am more interested in a tour that will allow you to walk on the actual grounds and also focuses on the viticulture. If anyone can recommend any vineyards or recount any experiences from their travels, I would be grateful. Fri Sep 28 14:21:11 -0700 2007 95298 LudBag 1 2988547 Most wineries in Italy do not offer tours like you would find in the U.S. in Napa/Sonoma. Many now have tasting rooms, but, unless you have contacts in the wine business or speak Italian, I doubt you will find much more than that available. Castello Banfi, near Montalcino, is as well equiped as any winery to welcome visitors, but I do not know if they offer vineyard tours. You might want to contact the Chianti Classico wine group and see what they suggest. www.chianticlassico.com www.gallo-nero.info Sat Sep 29 11:45:44 -0700 2007 2986727 23776 DavidT 1 2992132 I haven't been, but many posters on other boards RAVE about Verrazzano: http://www.verrazzano.com/en/index.php - this is in the chianti classico area. Mon Oct 01 06:58:34 -0700 2007 2986727 124554 LauraFL